The IRS Office of Professional Responsibility (“OPR”) has exclusive authority to administer and enforce Circular 230 (“Circ. 230”), the Regulations Governing Practice before the Internal Revenue Service. (31 C.F.R. Subtitle...more
Earlier this year, rumors surfaced that the IRS plans to clean house and phase out all attorney positions from the Office of Professional Responsibility (“OPR”), an independent arm of the Service tasked with enforcing...more
On May 11, 2015, after serving as Director of the Office of Professional Responsibility (“OPR”) for approximately six (6) years, Ms. Karen Hawkins announced her intention to step-down and retire, effective July 11, 2015....more